The world is flooded with information, but starving for wisdom. Many feel a sense of overload, anxiety, and a general state of restlessness. Eastern cultures refer to the monkey mind and respond with yoga and meditation. Western civilization has identified a series of disorders and related prescription drugs. All of this can help, but what is the complete and balanced solution? How do we get grounded, despite all the confusion? How do we build a solid foundation that assures solid, authentic growth? If you look carefully at every authentic achievement, you will see a clear pattern of Me We Do Be.
Me We Do Be reveals that all behaviors can be organized within these four cornerstones. Me is quality thinking that builds wisdom, We habits form quality relationships, Do actions build productivity, and Be designs the future. Me We Do Be connects the dots and creates a fresh perspective for moving forward. The Me We Do Be principles are the result of research that has spanned 25 years at the intersection of sociology and economics.
Dr. Randall Bell masterfully interweaves classic behavioral research with his own work on high-profile cases-including Chernobyl, the World Trade Center, and O. J. Simpson - to reveal why some dive, some survive, and others thrive.
Success can be defined in many ways. Obviously, some people define it as making money. Others see success as leading a great organization, breaking sales records, having a happy family life, finding true love, or winning a competition. Some see it as contributing to a worthy cause, completing a degree, or mastering a musical instrument. Others view success as beating cancer, connecting with the divine, or healing from an emotional wound. There is no one-size-fits-all for success. Me We Do Be lets us define what success means to us individually. But in so doing, it looks at the foundational elements that apply to us all.
Me We Do Be: The Four Cornerstones of Success
The world is flooded with information, but starving for wisdom. Many feel a sense of overload, anxiety, and a general state of restlessness. Eastern cultures refer to the monkey mind and respond with yoga and meditation. Western civilization has identified a series of disorders and related prescription drugs. All of this can help, but what is the complete and balanced solution? How do we get grounded, despite all the confusion? How do we build a solid foundation that assures solid, authentic growth? If you look carefully at every authentic achievement, you will see a clear pattern of Me We Do Be.
Me We Do Be reveals that all behaviors can be organized within these four cornerstones. Me is quality thinking that builds wisdom, We habits form quality relationships, Do actions build productivity, and Be designs the future. Me We Do Be connects the dots and creates a fresh perspective for moving forward. The Me We Do Be principles are the result of research that has spanned 25 years at the intersection of sociology and economics.
Dr. Randall Bell masterfully interweaves classic behavioral research with his own work on high-profile cases, including Chornobyl, the World Trade Center, and O. J. Simpson - to reveal why some dive, some survive, and others thrive.
Success can be defined in many ways. Obviously, some people define it as making money. Others see success as leading a great organization, breaking sales records, having a happy family life, finding true love, or winning a competition. Some see it as contributing to a worthy cause, completing a degree, or mastering a musical instrument. Others view success as beating cancer, connecting with the divine, or healing from an emotional wound. There is no one-size-fits-all for success. Me We Do Be lets us define what success means to us individually. But in so doing, it looks at the foundational elements that apply to us all.
About the Author
Randall Bell, PhD, is a sociologist and economist who specializes in disaster recovery projects.
No stranger to how harsh the world is, Dr. Bell has consulted in more tragedies around the world than anyone. He was retained for the World Trade Center, Flight 93, Sandy Hook, BP Oil Spill, Hurricane Katrina, the Bikini Atoll Nuclear Test sites, the BP Oil spill, the Northridge earthquake, OJ Simpson, Jon Benet Ramsey, Heaven's Gate, and hundreds of other cases. He has been retained by the Federal Governments of the United States, Canada, and Australia to help resolve numerous crises, and his work has generated billions of dollars to rebuild damaged communities.
Dr. Bell’s investigations have taken him to 50 states, and seven continents. Having met with countless victims, he earned the nickname of Master of Disaster. In every case, Dr. Bell observed the emotional consequences and how some fared better than others. He was inspired to put his unique research skills to work and study the cycle of trauma.
A frequent guest of the media, Dr. Bell is the featured expert in Topic’s “Distressed Real Estate” documentary series directed by Jason Stefaniak. His career has been profiled by NBC's Today Show, Rolling Stone Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, People Magazine, ABC's 20/20, Hallmark’s Home & Family, and many others.
Dr. Bell is the author of MeWeDoBe and the founder of Core IQ, a non-profit educational foundation that provides free online training on life skills. He is certified through the Insight Prison Project to facilitate
group discussions with victims and offenders at San Quentin Prison. He has been active in jail ministries and a volunteer in homeless shelters.
In Post-Traumatic Thriving, Dr. Bell lays out the academic research and speaks freely about his trauma of being born with a congenital heart defect. Diagnosed with PTSD, he utilized these principles to heal from his childhood trauma and summit Africa's Mt. Kilimanjaro at 60.
Reviews
“Using a scientific method to identify why some people succeed and others fail... Dr. Randall Bell’s bombshell survey for his new book… is a landmark research detailing the daily habits of professionals, students, stay-at-home moms, retirees, the unemployed and millionaires. He has scientifically identified the link between everyday habits and many measures of success, making it one of the most significant sociological studies ever conducted! In his book, the result of 25 years of research, Bell masterfully links classic behavioral research with his work on high profile cases… to reveal why some dive, some survive, and others thrive.”
Beverly Hills Times
“Randall Bell shares with us a winning strategy for being successful in our lives. He breaks this strategy down into four easy-to-implement tools to quickly jump start your success. I especially enjoyed the We technique because it makes a challenging principle easy to understand and implement. Great read, great success tools!”
Ed Sykes, Author, Success Coach, Motivational Speaker, The Sykes Group
“Some think that complex problems require complex solutions. This is not always true. The four cornerstones of Me We Do Be are a simple, effective way to ignite passion in any life or business!”
Jeffrey Hayzlett, Primetime TV & Podcast Host, Chairman C-Suite Network
“Filled with wisdom, insight, and practical strategy for happy, productive living. Good for all walks of life, wherever you find yourself on the spectrum… this book has something to offer.”
Jon Wilcox, CEO, California Republic Bank
“Should be given to every incoming freshman at orientation. It’s a bible of brilliant information that’s beneficial in and out of college.”
Rudy Chavarria Jr., Founder, College Web Media
“Bell does a nice job of reminding us of important things that will enrich our lives. His organization of the material into the four cornerstones of Me We Do Be is innovative. The challenges presented at the end of each section provide concrete examples of things we can do to benefit ourselves and our communities.”
Michael Sanders, CEO, Pacific Realty Advisors